Pediatrician (Per Diem)
Listed compensation
$120/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Allied Home Office
Located In
- Melville, New York 11747
- Practice Pediatrics with Balance, Flexibility, and Community Impact!
Do what you love, when it works for your life. Our Per Diem Physicians provide vital coverage for physicians on vacation, helping practices maintain seamless, high-quality care. It's the perfect opportunity to stay connected to patient care, support your community, and enjoy greater flexibility along the way.
Position Overview
The Per Diem Pediatrician will provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care for infants, children, and adolescents within a well-established community-based pediatric practice.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients, from newborns to young adults
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute & chronic conditions
- Educate families on prevention, growth, and wellness
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation
- Collaborate with a supportive, multidisciplinary care team
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified / Board Eligible in Pediatrics
- Active New York State Medical License
- Strong communication and patient-centered care skills
About Allied Physicians Group
Allied Physicians Group is one of the largest physician-led and physician-owned medical groups in the New York Metro Area, comprised of more than 150 physicians and clinicians across 35+ locations throughout Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Westchester, Rockland, and Orange County.
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare while supporting physician autonomy, collaboration, and long-term professional growth.
Compensation Offered
Hourly - Hourly Plan, 120.00 USD Hourly
The salary/rate provided complies with local regulations and reflects the potential base compensation for this role. Actual salary/rate may vary above or below based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.
- Perks & Benefits – Because You Deserve Them!
- We know that taking care of others starts with taking care of you. When you work at least 30 hours per week, here’s what you get:
- Health Coverage That Works for You – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family covered.
- Smart Ways to Save – Choose between a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or a Health Savings Account (HSA) to plan for medical expenses.
- Invest in Your Future – Our 401K plan comes with up to a 4% employer match, helping you grow your savings.
- Take a Break, You’ve Earned It – Paid Time Off to relax, recharge, or handle life’s little surprises.
- Peace of Mind – Life happens, and we’ve got you covered with Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and NYS Short-Term Disability (STD).
- Extra Protection – Optional supplemental insurance products for added security.
- Wellness Matters – Access to wellness programs and coaching to keep you feeling your best.
- Care for Your Fur Family – Access to pet insurance options to help with unexpected vet expenses.
- Exclusive Discounts – Employee discount programs to save on things you love.
Be Part of Something Bigger – Join a growing organization that puts exceptional patient care at the heart of everything we do.
This organization participates in E-Verify. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, domestic status, civil union status, pregnancy, employee’s or dependent’s reproductive decision making, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, genetic information, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), arrest record, status as a victim of domestic violence, past convictions (in accordance with applicable law), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician (Per Diem) at Care About a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics — ranked against 727 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
In New York, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$222k (57 salary observations; 134 listings), vs ~$247k nationally (394 salary observations; 2,222 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 48% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics | ranked against 727 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $213k (middle half $208k–$302k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $222k median in New York | $247k nationally (−10%)57 state / 394 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in New York | 44 active | 728 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 48% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York physician listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics hiring demand | #9 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,154 in the last 30 days | 752 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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